Xylographies

1909

Wassily Kandinsky

Associated Names
Wassily Kandinsky

Artist, Russian, 1866 - 1944

This is a drawing of the cover of a publication titled "Xylographies" by Kandinsky. The cover features clean typography. In the top center, the name "KANDINSKY" is displayed. Below this, an abstract box illustration depicts a surreal landscape scene. The word "XYLOGRAPHIES" is written below in large, bold letters in the central space. In the top right corner, there is a circular stamp with French text. This design aligns with early 20th-century modernist styles.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    portfolio with 5 woodcut illustrations in white on black on wove paper, in publisher's wrappers

  • Credit Line

    William B. O'Neal Fund

  • Accession Number

    2001.113.1.1-6

Associated Artworks

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The image shows bold, curved lines and shapes forming an abstract scene. In the center, the shapes create a horse and rider galloping. Above, there are swirling cloud-like forms. In the background, rounded shapes and linear elements represent a distant landscape or cityscape. Dots scattered throughout suggest objects like rocks or waves.

Les Chevaliers

Wassily Kandinsky

1909

The image displays bold black shapes against a lighter background, with flowing lines and curved forms. In the upper portion, a bird swoops down. Below, two figures stand facing each other on opposite sides of a reflective surface. The figures wear elongated apparel and headpieces. Swirling lines and cloud-like forms between them suggest a tranquil river or mirror.

Les Oiseaux

Wassily Kandinsky

1909

The image shows swirling and jagged lines forming an abstract representation of a bustling scene. Geometric shapes and wavy lines converge to portray a cityscape in the background with tall structures resembling onion domes and spires. In the foreground, flowing lines suggest a gathering of people in traditional attire with circular and dot patterns. The composition evokes movement and celebration, with figures depicted in dynamic poses.

L'Église

Wassily Kandinsky

1909

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sims Reed, London); purchased 2001 by NGA.

Associated Names

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